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Care Home Fish and Chips for Old Dean events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Old Dean and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Old Dean events
About our care home fish and chips in Old Dean
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for day centre treats and themed afternoons.
In Old Dean, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Count families who are joining in
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside, while it is hot.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Garden visits in Old Dean work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van after dark
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Dean?
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Old Dean
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Old Dean
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Lunch clubs
- Fish and chip Fridays
Residents who remember days out at Wildmoor Heath may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Old Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Care homes around Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Bookings in Old Dean come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away. If your residents have links with St Martin's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Wherever your care home visit is in GU15 and GU19, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Dean includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Old Dean
How far is Old Dean from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Old Dean?
The closest is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What else we do in Old Dean
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch